A new centre for young people is set to open in Newport next month, providing a larger space for a popular youth café that has outgrown its current premises.
Newport Minster’s Parish Centre in Town Lane will officially open as The Hope Centre on 3rd November, with Revive Newport’s Youth Café moving into the building to accommodate its growing membership.
Revive Newport, which has been supporting young people in the town for the past 15 years, has outgrown its Community Hub at Castlehold Baptist Church.
The move will allow the organisation to welcome more young people and increase the number of sessions it offers each week.
The Hope Centre will also bring together several organisations, with Revive becoming the lead occupier and working alongside partners including Aspire’s Creative Hub and a new inclusive orchestra project.
Supported by local churches, individual donors and grant funding, Revive Newport provides a safe and welcoming environment where young people can build friendships, access support and develop confidence.
The organisation also carries out detached youth work, reaching young people in areas affected by anti-social behaviour.
Pete Luther, Director of Revive Newport, has said:
“Having a larger space means we can not only accommodate the current membership but also more young people, and also offer more sessions each week.
“Our young people need somewhere they can feel safe, accepted and listened to, and this new partnership gives us the opportunity to build on what we have been doing in Newport over the last 15 years.”
Rev Chris Bradish, Team Rector for Newport, Carisbrooke and Gatcombe, has said:
“The Minster and wider Parish have a heart to see young people in our town and Island thrive.
“We are excited to be growing a new partnership with Revive Newport and others.”
Through the new centre, Revive hopes to expand the support and opportunities available to young people, including educational activities, mental wellbeing support and opportunities to build friendships.
The organisation aims to help young people make positive choices, find direction in their lives and realise their full potential.
